BikePark Wales are excited to announce that our newest trail “50 shades of black” will open this Friday 27th February. “50 shades” is our longest and gnarliest black trail to date with a classic Welsh mix of rock, roots and mud.

Visitors can access the Blaenavon Digital Passport which is a fun and interactive digital guide to the Blaenavon World Heritage Site. Learn about, and enjoy, the story of a landscape that has been ‘transformed by industry, reclaimed by nature and is being managed for the future’.

Did you know that The Valleys have had a starring role in Dr Who since 1973 when The Green Death was filmed at sites in Brynmawr and Deri? If you are looking for something to do this weekend then get out and explore some of the film sets - castles, cinemas, country parks and manor houses to mention a few!!

Rain is the "liquid sunshine" that gives The Valleys its a beautiful green landscape but never think that it's an excuse for not going out! Here are some ideas of places to visit even in the rain - indeed, some are best visited when the rain has been falling. Whatever the weather - get out and explore The Valleys soon.

The Valleys really is a mecca for Mountain Biking - we have routes for the young and more mature - beginners and the high level competitors. Pop your bike on the car, pick up your helmet (or hop on a train) and you can rapidly be exploring some of the UK's best routes this weekend.